Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: August 2025

Website: www.empower-you-fitness.com
Controller: Empower You Fitness, operating in Washington, D.C.

1. Introduction

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable laws in Washington, D.C., including the Consumer Protection Procedures Act and the Security Breach Protection Amendment Act. By using our website or services, you consent to the processing practices described here.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identifiers: full name, email address, birthday

• Payment Information: credit/debit card, billing address

• Other Data: any health or wellness-related data submitted via intake forms

3. How We Collect Your Data

• Website forms (e.g. sign-up, contact)

• Intake questionnaires (digital or paper)

• Scheduling apps (mindbody platform)

4. Purpose & Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data:

• To schedule sessions, manage bookings, and process payments

• To communicate via email (e.g., confirmations, reminders, updates)

• To run analytics via Google Analytics for site performance and user insights

• With your explicit consent before collecting any health-related data

Under Washington, D.C. law, collection and use of sensitive data (like health or payment info) require informed consent.

5. Use of Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted partners:

• Mindbody (for booking, intake forms, payments)

  • Mindbody holds PCI DSS Level 1 certification, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and implements multi-layered security controls and monitoring.

• Google Analytics (aggregated usage statistics, non-identifying)

6. Data Sharing & Sale

• We do not sell personal data.

• We do not share data with third parties, except service providers necessary to deliver services (e.g. Stripe via Mindbody).

• Any sharing complies with our policy and contracts requiring similar protections.

7. Consumer Rights (Washington D.C.)

DC consumers have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your personal or health data

• Opt-out of certain uses

• Withdraw consent at any time for health/data-related collection
  Requests can be made by emailing us at info@empower-you-fitness.com

8. Data Retention & Security

• We retain data as long as necessary for booking, customer service, or legal compliance.

• We implement reasonable security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity and volume of data, including encryption, access controls, and secure destruction when no longer needed.

9. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting D.C. residents:

• We will notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay and the D.C. Attorney General’s office if 50 or more D.C. residents are impacted.

• Notification will include:

  • The types of personal data exposed

  • Nature and timeframe of the breach

  • Actions taken and recommendations for individuals

  • Contact information for major credit reporting agencies and how to request a security freeze (if applicable)

  • Our contact information, OAG, and the FTC.

10. Children

Our services are intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 18.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in services or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:

Email: empoweryoufitnessllc@gmail.com
Address: 732 Kennedy Street NW ,Washington, D.C.]
You may also file a complaint with the D.C. Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.

Important Note: This document is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a qualified attorney to tailor this policy precisely to your operations and regulatory obligations.